Graduate education program consists of master programs with and without thesis and doctorate programs with thesis.

Applicants cannot be registered more than one graduate program at the same time except master programs without thesis.

Graduate student quotas are divided into two categories as general and international. General quotas are open to Turkish and foreign applicants who fulfill the requirements of admission. Foreign candidates and Turkish citizens who are completed her/his undergraduate studies in abroad can apply to international quotas.

The Senate’s decisions are applied to the graduate programs in the institutes and / or programs, which have ten terms duration.

The rules regarding the curriculum, quotas, application requirements, calendar and other subjects of the graduate programs are determined by the Senate and announced by the Rectorate.

In the announcement, General and International quotas and conditions for admission are stated separately. According to the Senate decision, applications are made electronically to the desired institute through the internet.

Requirements for general quotas:

·ALES (exam for academics and graduates) score,

·Foreign language proficiency score,

·Grade Average Point of Undergraduate and / or graduate courses,

·Basic medical score for the basic Medical Sciences programs of Medical School graduates

·The interview results

·The above requirements are calculated according to the rates specified in this Regulation.

·Students are accepted considering the calculated entry scores.

Foreign nationals and Turkish citizens, who are residing in abroad, are accepted according to the requirements to apply general quotas.

Foreign students who have taken the Undergraduate Education in abroad need to be successful in foreign-language exams that are conducted by the University language centers or Yunus Emre Turkish Institute to apply the Turkish programs or programs carrying out in foreign languages.

Those, who are not successful on the foreign language exam, must attend a one-year Turkish language course opened by the language centers of the universities or Yunus Emre Institute and to be successful in the Turkish exam with a minimum score of C1. The normal duration of the course is not counted from the duration of study program.

Candidates are placed in the declared quotas by the ranking starting from the highest grade. In determining the priority among candidates with equal grades; ALES or equivalent exam score, graduation average and highest foreign language score are taken into account. The highest will be accepted.

In order to be admitted to master programs with thesis, the following conditions are required;

·Candidates must have a bachelor's degree.

·Candidates must have an ALES score determined by the Senate for each application period, not less than 55 points in the point category when they apply.

·Candidates must have taken the foreign language score determined by the Senate, which is not less than 50 points from YÖKDİL, YDS or equivalent exam.

·In determining the entry grade for graduate programs with thesis; 50% of the ALES score, 10% of the undergraduate grade point average, 30% of the interview point and 10% of the foreign language score are summed up.

·In order to be admitted to Master's degree programs with thesis, the entry grade must be at least 65.

In order to be admitted to master's programs without thesis, the following conditions are required;

·Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's degree.

·ALES score may not be requested in the admission of students to master programs without thesis. In case of demand, Candidates must have an ALESor equivalent score from ALES or equivalent exam that is determined by the Senate for each application period, not less than 55 points in the point category when they apply.

·In determining the entry grade for master programs without thesis; 50% of the ALES score, 20% of the undergraduate grade point average and 30% of the interview point are summed up if the ALES score is requested; 50% of the undergraduate grade point average and 50% of the interview point are summed up if ALES score is not requested.

·In order to be admitted to master programs without thesis, the entry grade must be at least 65.

·In determining the entry grade to PhD programs; 50% of ALES or basic medicine score, 5% of undergraduate grade point average, 5% of graduate grade point average, 30% of interview point and 10% of foreign language score are summed up.

·In the programs accepted with bachelor degree; 50% of ALES or basic medicine score, 10% of undergraduate grade point average, 30% of interview point and 10% of foreign language score are summed up.

·In order to be admitted to PhD programs, the entry grade must be at least 75.

In order to be accepted to graduate programs from international quotas, candidates are required to:

·Foreign nationals or Turkish citizens who are completed the entire degree in abroad can apply to the program. Diploma equivalences are accepted in accordance with the principles of equivalence of the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

·For application to master and PhD programs, candidates must have a bachelor degree and bachelor or master degrees, respectively.

·A minimum of five years of undergraduate education of dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary and six years of medical faculty graduates and the faculty of science, who has acquired a specialization in a laboratory in accordance with the principles laid down in the relevant legislation and four-year of pharmacy faculty graduates can apply to PhD programs without a master degree.

·Applicants should have an at least 65 over 100 of the undergraduate grade point average for master and PhD programs and should have at least 75 over 100 of the undergraduate grade point average for PhD programs which are accepted without master degree.

·Determination of the entry score for graduate programs; the whole of the undergraduate GPA, for the entry of master programs and PhD programs accepted without a master's degree; 50% of undergraduate and 50% of graduate GPA for the entry of PhD programs are taken into consideration.

·Candidates are ranked according to the entry grades, starting with the highest grade and accepted into the programs within the quota. Candidates with equal entry grades; the candidates who are new to the graduation date in the acceptance of the priority, and in case of the continuing equality, the candidate with the early application date is preferred.

·Acceptance of foreign students to the graduate programs out of quota is based on the international agreements, protocols and documents by the decision of the Board of Directors of the Institute.

·Foreign students who have taken the Undergraduate Education in abroad need to be successful in foreign-language exams that are conducted by the University language centers or Yunus Emre Turkish Institute to apply the Turkish programs or programs carrying out in foreign languages. Those who are not successful on the foreign language exam must attend a one-year Turkish language course opened by the language centers of the universities or Yunus Emre Institute and to be successful in the Turkish exam with a minimum score of C1. The normal duration of the course is not counted from the duration of study program.

The programs of the students who can apply for the transfer quotas and quotas are determined and announced by the proposal of the board of directors of the institute and the Senate decision by taking the opinions from the department / program / program head.

Successful students who have completed at least one semester at the same level of equivalent degree program of another institute must provide minimum ALES score and foreign language score defined by the Senate as of the date of enrollment in their programs.

Transfers, in the last one-year of the education in graduate programs, except for master without thesis and in the last two years of the education in PhD programs, are not accepted.

Candidates who have a 4-years bachelor's degree to do PhD directly and who do not have doctorate programs based on a four-year undergraduate degree in the University may apply to the related horizontal transfer quotas after succeeding the proficiency exam.

In determining the admission grade via transfer; 50% of the ALES score, 20% of the foreign language score and 30% of the written transfer test score are summed up. The written exam is carried out by a jury consisting of three faculty members, who are proposed by the department / program head and with the decision of the related institute board of directors.

In order to be accepted as a student through a transfer, the admission grade must be at least 65 for a master with a thesis and at least 75 for a PhD.

Students who are accepted through transfer, their file is asked from the relevant institute and adaptation process is performed. The file of the student who leaves the institute through the transfer is sent after the photocopy of the institute is transferred.

Candidates who are accepted for final registration must submit the following documents herself/himself to the relevant Institute Directorate within the announced period;

·For registration to master program, a certified copy of bachelor diploma or bachelor graduation certificate, from a Notary or related Higher Education Institution,

·For registration to PhD program a certified copy of master diploma or master graduation certificate from a Notary or related Higher Education Institution,

·Candidates who are graduated from higher education institutions in abroad should provide their diploma or graduation certificate with Turkish translation,

·Approved copy of Graduation Grade Point Average (GPA) (transcript) of all the courses taken during the undergraduate and graduate education by the Notary or relevant higher education institution. Candidates who graduated from higher education institutions in abroad must provide their grade point average together with the Turkish translation.

·Originals of ALES certificate or equivalent test result certificate or notary certified copies.

·Originals of YDS certificate or equivalent test result certificate or notary certified copies.

·Three coloured photographs (4.5x6.0 cm), must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background and biometric (must not be a selfie, unrecognizable, or black and white photos)

·Approved certificate from residence abroad is needed from Turkish citizens who applied to general quotas and completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in abroad.

·Photocopy of identity card (a copy of the residence permit for foreign nationals along with a copy of the document showing the their foreign nationality number)

·For final registration, applicants must provide a certified copy of diploma or graduation certificate from the Notary or the higher education institution

·Notarized Turkish translation of pages showing study visa, entry date, identity information and valid date of the Passport for foreign nationals must be provided (Student visa is not demanded those who certify that they have a valid residence permit).

·Declaration of residence (Click here for the Declaration of Residence Form)

·Turkish Proficiency Certificate or approved copies of certificate that is indicated that foreign student have knowledge about Turkish language.

·Bank receipt of Tuition Fee (Foreign students and Turkish applicants who residence in abroad and who will register with the International Quota must pay the tuition fee).

Those who are entitled to enroll in graduate programs are announced on the website of the institute.

Note: Providing false, invalid, incomplete and incorrect information and forged documents during the application and registration process will lead to the cancellation of admission.

Tuition fees are determined by the University Administrative Board within the minimum and maximum limits accepted each year by the Council of Ministers.

Faculties/Institutes/Vocational schools

Program

Amount of Tuition Fee

per year (₺)*

Graduate programs

I. Education

1.806,00

*Tuition fee is determined according to 2018-2019 academic year contribution amounts.

Residency permit

Foreign students who are newly enrolled in the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa are required to make an application electronically (from www.goc.gov.tr) within the period of visa or visa exemption (visa exemption period is 10 days). Within 30 days from the date of application, the documents mentioned below should be completed and submitted to the International Student Office. Candidates who do not complete their documents within this time period, they have to submit their documents to the Provincial Directorate of Migration Management .

2.A valid Passport and copy (copy of the pages containing identity information, entry date, valid date and visa if any) (the copies should be approved as “Original copy” taken from the Registrar’s Office)

3.Four (4) biometric photos (4.5x6.0 cm), must have been taken within the last 6 months, against a white background and biometric (must not be a selfie, unrecognizable, or black and white photos)

6.A document containing the address information (if you stay in the dormitory, a document with e-signature/signature and stamped/sealed taken from the dormitory management should be provided. If you stay with the rental agreement, Notary approved Rental Contract is needed)

7.Bank receipt for the residence permit card fee

8.Income statement (Declared in the Application Form. If the costs of the foreigner are covered by the public institution during the stated program, this should be documented in the application.)

9.For the applicants younger than 18 ( By the date of application to e-ikamet)

1.Letter of consent* (In case the mother and father of the foreigner are legally present in our country, this document will not be requested )

2.Birth certificate* (If the mother and / or father cannot be identified from the identity / passport document of the foreign applicant, birth certificate is requested)

*These documents are not required from those who receive a student visa from our foreign representatives.

Foreign students enrolled in the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa may have a general health insurance if they make a claim within three months of the first registration date by paying the general health insurance premium.

Health clinic

The students staying in the dormitory can benefit from the Medical Office of the University in the daytime, and the general hospital or other policlinics nearby at night. On the campus, there is a doctor and a nurse for the service of students. Furthermore, counseling and psychological help is offered to provide mental, psychological and social development of students.

Smoking Policy

Smoking is forbidden on campus buildings including dormitory.

Accomodation

Dormitories / Hostels (yurtlar)

There are 4dormitories located around the different faculties of Universtiy Istanbul-Cerrahpasa. Location and capacity informations can be seen on the web pages http://sks.istanbulc.edu.tr/tr/content/ogrenci-yurtlari-mudurlugu/yurtlarimiz.

All the dormitories are equipped with necessary facilities and provide a very comfortable, secure, enjoyable, and hygienic environment to students to make their stay comfortable. The buildings have a geothermal heating system and 24 hours hot water. There are administrators, receptionists, and security staff in the dormitories for 24 hours. Also there are common study rooms, TV saloon, cafeteria and restaurant.

Super markets such as MMM Migros, Carefour, Sok, A101 and Bim are available on walking distance from the dormitories.

If any of these dormitories is not preferred, there are also furnished apartments in the district available with reasonable prices.

Application of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Students to Dormitories

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa students can apply to the Dormitory Office on the dates determined in accordance with the yearly academic calendar.

Admission and Settlement to the Dormitories

The information in the application forms of the students is scored according to the criteria determined by the Board of Directors and approved by the Rectorate. According to the results of the scoring, the list of students who are eligible for the accommodation is announced.

The students who live outside the borders of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality are considered as priority. In case of vacancy in the dormitories, the applications made within Istanbul are evaluated according to residence address of the family by the Board of Directors.

Students, who have the right to accommodate in the dormitories, register the required documents and submit them to the Dormitory Management between the dates specified in the announced registration schedule. Those, who have not completed their documents within the due dates, will not be eligible for accommodation.

NOTE : The applications are evaluated and ranked according to the criteria set by the Executive Board of Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Dormitories and approved by the Rectorate. Placements are made at the rate of the dormitories through this ranking.

Accommodation details can be found at the following link:http://sks.istanbulc.edu.tr/tr/content/ogrenci-yurtlari-mudurlugu/2018-2019-egitim-ve-ogretim-yili-kayit-takvimi

Transportation

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa has 9 campuses. You can see all campuses from university web pages from theCampuses section. All campuses are located in European side of Istanbul and students can use public transport (Buses, metrobuses, underground and Dolmuş) to reach each campus.

There are basically two ways to pay for the fare: either you get a token (jeton) from the sales booth or vending machines (jeton matik), or you use the Istanbul Card (Istanbul Kart), an electronic boarding pass. If you use a token you’ll pay 5 TL per ride, with an Istanbul Card you only pay 3 TL per ride, and get discounts for every transfer you make. Dolmuş or minibuses are easily available and charge only 2 TL from students of University. Children under the age of six travel free of charge. Public transport web pages of Istanbul Municipalities (https://www.iett.istanbul/en) can be used to learn the bus numbers and stations. Please find the bus number from the route planner in the web page according to your location.

There are car parking areas in each campus for student usage. Students, who want to use car park, should have a car permission sticker on their car. This sticker can be obtained from campus coordinator ship office.

Copies of documents (photocopy)

Students who need copies of any documents, can get this services from stationary shops around the campus.

Each faculty and school have computer room in use for students.

Library

Library services are given online inside and outside of campus via internet account for users. Faculties/institutes/schools have their own library and students can get any documents from the library catalog and can use online library in the computer room.

Living cost

Istanbul is the biggest city of Turkey. There are a lot of opportunities for travelling and shopping. Living cost in Istanbul all depends on your lifestyle and preferences.

Some basic expenses are given below as Euro based on the Turkish Lira.

There are several supermarkets around each campus.

Item

Euro*

Shopping

Bread (250 gr)

0,2

Pastorised milk (1 L)

1

Feta cheese (1 kg)

2,5-5

Still water (1,5 L)

0,35

Mineral water (200ml)

0,1-0,9

White sugar (1 kg)

0,65

Butter (125 g)

1,5

Spaghetti packet (0,5 kg)

0,4-0,8

A whole chicken (1 kg)

1,5-2,5

Eggs (30 item)

3,8

Olive oil (1 L)

5-6,5

Coffee (250 g)

3,3-5

Tea (500g)

3,3-5

Meal at university student restaurant

0,4

Accommodation

Dormitories

100

Rental

250-400

Transportation

Bus ticket/Metrobus for student

0,5 (Istanbul Metrobus card)

* These prices are approximate prices for January 2019. They may change over a time due to the excahnge rates.

It is suggested for exchange students to get a local mobile phone number since it is cheaper to communicate with a local line. The exchange students can get a local mobile phone number simply by applying with their passport to one of the branches of companies such as Turkcell, Vodafone or Turk Telekom.

Climate

Although Turkey is situated in a large Mediterranean geographical location where climatic conditions are quite temperate, diverse nature of the landscape, and the existence in particular of the mountains that run parallel to the coasts, result in significant differences in climatic conditions from one region to the other. While the coastal areas enjoy milder climates, the inland Anatolian plateau experiences hot summers and cold winters with limited rainfall. The Aegean and Mediterranean coasts have cool, rainy winters and hot, moderately dry summers. During the summer period in İstanbul, the temperature is about 30-35 degrees Celsius. Winter temperature is between 5-10 degrees Celsius. It rarely snows, and the temperature is rarely under zero degree.

Ethical rules in the campus

Students have right to be treated equally and respectfully by the academic staff and University personnel.

All students have right to freely express their opinions unless they do not disturb and used insulting languages to the others. Violative actions one to another never be accepted including to stray animals.

Students and University staff are responsible to protect and keep clean the campus environment. It should to be avoided to make any pollution including noise that will make harm to habitat and its hosts.

All individual information and records about students are not shared with the third parties unless required by law or regulations.